Stories by Max Frethey

They voted in favour of Nelson City Council boycotting businesses which operate in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories.

New rules for cats across the Nelson Tasman region have been aligned after Nelson City Council approved a suite of new rules last week.

The Nelson Surf Life Saving Club has welcomed a council decision for the club to own its new facility.

Nelson's mayor has hit back at "disinformation" being spread on social media about fluoride in the city's water.

With just one year until the next local government elections, getting more young people elected is a challenge across the country and Tasman is no different.

Construction is expected to begin in 2026 but local elected representatives are scared the much-needed upgrade will be forgotten after just the first stage.

While groups across Tasman are supportive of proposed cat management requirements, many are seeking greater controls.

A reserve in Tasman has been torn up by motorbikes and although police are speaking with the alleged offenders, the cost of repairs lies with ratepayers.

Minister Judith Collins applauded the city's uptake of artificial intelligence across various sectors and said the technology was key to lifting productivity.

"Water activities are New Zealanders' birthright," long-time resident Judy Mitchell says, after a draft bylaw was rewritten to protect wharf jumping.

Residents say the proposed controversial maps "essentially rendered our property uninsurable".

Onyx bit a girl's lip, but he isn't dangerous, his owner says.

A group of Golden Bay residents claim a possible gold mine at Sams Creek would endanger the area's water.

Concerns have also been raised about the nearby Kaiteriteri Beach and a stormwater pipe, found with disease-causing organisms, which "is like a magnet for children".

Almost 70 percent of people want to be more involved in council decisions, but reaching the community to enable engagement can be a challenge.

With an average rates rise of 16 percent it's clear increases of that scale can't be absorbed long-term.

Christopher Luxon called for councils to "rein in the fantasies", manage spending, and focus on delivering their core services - but mayors say they already do this.

Regional leaders don't currently see a place for time-of-use charging in Nelson Tasman, but add that it shouldn't be ruled out in the face of future population growth.

Only 41 percent of Tasman residents feel safe when cycling despite extensive council investment into new cycleways.

A plan to ban sandwich boards from Nelson footpaths has sparked debate: businesses say they contribute to sales, but disability representatives say they're a hazard and reduce access.

Tasman's ward boundaries are more than just lines on a map - they determine how residents are represented in the district council, and soon they will be up for public debate.

A joint cemetery to serve both Nelson and Tasman communities is looking increasingly likely as burial space in the region continues to shrink.

While current investments into Nelson's cycling infrastructure are welcomed, advocates are disappointed that a popular coastal path is being "neglected".

It will be several weeks before a final recommendation is given on Nelson Airport's plans to extend its runway north after an "emotionally charged" hearing.

The boss of a popular Nelson campground has made an impassioned plea for long-term residents - many of them elderly - to be able to remain at Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park.